2 Best Bars in Darwin, The Outback

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We've compiled the best of the best in Darwin - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

The Darwin Ski Club

Fannie Bay Fodor's Choice

This favorite local spot is the place to go for a sunset beer in the tropics, and it's right next to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Timber seating and tables add to the laid-back, "old Darwin" vibe. There's free live music on Friday and weekend nights, too.

Shenannigans

City Center Fodor's Choice

You'll likely hear it before you see it—there's live music every day of the week, and folks are singing or dancing along with it outside on the terrace. This lively and local favorite Irish pub and restaurant offers traditional pub grub as well as a special Sunday roast, with Guinness, Kilkenny, and Harp on tap, among other popular beer selections. Join in on trivia on Tuesday night or don your cowboy hat for country music night on Friday.